Michael J. Buys

Michael J. Buys, MD, is a Clinical Professor in Anesthesiology with expertise in perioperative care, acute pain management, and regional anesthesia. His clinical work focuses on optimizing pain relief across all patient demographics, particularly in orthopedic and postoperative settings.

• Residency: Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of New Mexico
• Medical Degree: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
• Undergraduate: B.S. in Exercise Physiology with Honors, Brigham Young University

Research interests emphasize opioid stewardship, transitional pain programs, and postoperative pain trends. His recent publications analyze opioid dependence reduction, pain management disparities in veterans, and the efficacy of multimodal analgesia strategies.

Articles trend toward interdisciplinary approaches to pain management, with a focus on veteran populations and surgical recovery protocols. Key themes include transitional pain services, opioid prescribing ethics, and regional anesthesia techniques.

Dr. Buys collaborates with teams at the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center and contributes to clinical guidelines for acute pain management. His work bridges clinical practice, research, and education in anesthesiology.